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Redbud celebrates 40 years of fun, fitness, philanthropy

The Redbud Classic, Oklahoma City’s esteemed running and cycling tradition, celebrates its 40th year of bringing fun, fitness and philanthropy to the community on April 15-16.

Registration is open for all cycling, running and walking events.

Each year, the Redbud Foundation Board of Directors selects an Oklahoma City nonprofit organization with whom to partner and serve as the beneficiary of event proceeds. Annually, multiple agencies apply to the Redbud Classic as potential beneficiaries. Wings Special Needs Community (Wings), a nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through social, vocational and residential programs, was

selected to serve as the 2023 beneficiary.

“As we gear up for race weekend, we want people to understand that when you register for a Redbud Classic event, you’re not only signing up for a race — you are supporting Oklahoma City through fun, fitness and philanthropy,”

Redbud Classic Race Director Kristin Hersom said. “Your registration is going to individuals in our community who need it most with our annual beneficiary, Wings, to support adults with developmental disabilities.”

Wings is a place where adults with disabilities can feel safe and independent, develop productive job skills and live healthy, satisfying and enjoyable lives while serving their community. In their commitment to

Ready for Redbud: From left, Nichols Hills City Manager Shane Pate, Redbud Classic Race Director Kristin Hersom, Mayor Steve Goetzinger and Chief of Police Steve Cox under the clock in Nichols Hills Plaza.

Quail Creek continues with beautification at May, QC Road

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

The homeowner’s association of one of Oklahoma City’s most prestigious and thriving neighborhoods has big plans to beautify the 63year-old community referred to by some as the “hub of northwest Oklahoma City.”

This spring, after hosting dozens of fundraising events and soliciting donations, the Quail Creek Homeowners Association will oversee a project to upgrade the most trafficked entrance to the twosquare mile neighborhood that features hundreds of the city’s most prominent addresses.

enhance the lives of these adults, Wings has two programs, the Day

Since the first homes of developer John W. “Jack” Johnston’s newest project were constructed in an open prairie on the outskirts of town in 1960, Quail Creek has grown into one of the state’s largest and most established neighborhoods with mature trees, winding streets and Quail Creek Elementary School. Since 1961, the Quail Creek Golf & Country Club has been considered one of the city’s most esteemed. Neighborhood entrance beautification efforts have already been made at nearly half of Quail Creek’s 24 access points, but the association’s Phase III project, originally slated for construction in 2020, was delayed due to COVID, supply chain issues, inflation and labor shortages.

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OKC Philharmonic announces 35th anniversary season

By Mark Beutler Director, Marketing and Communications OKCPHIL

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic celebrates its 35th season with a magnificent new lineup of concerts and musical magic.

“We want to fill the hall, to be meaningful in Oklahoma,” said OKCPHIL Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate. “We want to be fun and create something in the city where we are all united. It sounds very simple, but it’s true. Doesn’t matter what race, color or ideology; we are all one, and we celebrate that

FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week

Mogi belongs to Emily and Reed Greenhill of the Village. He is an approximately 6­year­old rescue, who after a DNA test was discovered to be a Yorkichon — half Yorkie, half Bichon Frise. His pastimes include going for walks, protecting his house and people and waiting for his next treat.

Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday. com.

through creativity. In our upcoming season, it’s all about the music. A joyful noise, if you will. And we want to celebrate that with our OKCPHIL family.”

The Opening Night Gala is set for Saturday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. at Civic Center Music Hall, combining the annual Maestro’s Ball with the season opener of the Inasmuch Foundation Classics series. Ukrainian violinist Anastasiya Petryshak performs as part of an all-Tchaikovsky program.

“Anastasiya is just one of two amazing Ukrainian soloists joining us this season,” Mickelthwate said.

“Anastasiya made her debut as a

soloist at the age of 15, and regularly performs with Andrea Bocelli. Pianist Dmytro Choni is a bronze medal winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He will appear in our October classics concert featuring music from Bach and Liszt, and the iconic ‘Symphony Fantastique’ of Hector Berlioz.”

Other Classics concerts feature Grammy Award winner Mark O’Conner, taking a deep dive into our Americana and folk roots, and Canterbury Voices join the OKCPHIL for “Glorious Life.”

See OKCPHIL, Page 5 ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE

Cork & Canvas features wine, art

Tickets are available for Positive Tomorrows’ annual Cork & Canvas fundraiser.

The even is set for 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Positive Tomorrows’ school building in Oklahoma City. The event is to feature unlimited appetizers, wine pairings and signature cocktails.

The evening includes both silent and live auctions. The event’s highlight is original artwork created by the students at Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma’s only elementary school serving children and families experiencing homelessness.

Tickets are $75, which include unlimited food and drinks, are available at positivetomorrows.org/events.

Attendees must be 21 or older, and tickets must be purchased in advance.

More than 100 students at Positive Tomorrows receive a quality, trauma-informed education each year while their parents get the support they need to create more stability for their families. Positive Tomorrows is an United Way Partner Agency, a Oklahoma A+ School, and is accredited by the Cognia Global Commission.

QUAIL CREEK

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Over the ensuing months landscaping crews are to begin the Phase III project, capping a decade long effort to beautify the neighborhood. Phase III features new entrances with extensive landscaping and lighting at the neighborhood’s main entrance at May Avenue and Quail Creek Road. A new entrance wall featuring the recognizable Quail Creek logo will be erected at the prominent entrance followed by an additional wall and signage along Quail Creek Road at Berta Faye Rex Quail Creek Park.

Quail Creek Park was donated to the city in 1964 soon after the Quail Creek neighborhood was established. It was renamed Berta Faye Rex Quail Creek Park to honor the memory of the longtime Quail Creek resident by the Oklahoma City Council in 2016, in recognition of her dedication to

children, the arts and her community.

Following construction of the entrance walls, the HOA it set to turn its attention to the street islands along Quail Creek Road where new landscaping, irrigation systems and lighting are to be added.

The HOA uses funds raised from five major events each year to beautify the neighborhood, including a home tour, fun run, golf tournament and holiday events. The association is always looking for volunteers who want to join the efforts to beautify the neighborhood.

Quail Creek, with its hundreds of homes of diverse styles, was developed in a series of phases through the 1960s and 1990s, allowing city streets and utilities to be added in smaller sections. The Fridayland neighborhood is located between May Avenue and the Lake Hefner Parkway from east to west, and from Memorial Road to Hefner Road from north to south.

A new welcome wall is going up at the Berta Faye Rex Quail Creek Park on Quail Creek Road as part of the neighborhood’s home owners association to beautify the area.

- Photo by Eric Oesch

Heal Out Loud luncheon honors Reggie Whitten

Moderator Ted Streuli leads a panel discussion during the Peaceful Family Oklahoma luncheon. The panelists discussion the affects of addiction on families are Office of Juvenile Affairs Executive Director Rachel Holt, J.D., Judge Kenneth Stoner, Terri White, MSW, and Possibilities Executive Director Byron Jackson.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Hannah Whitten, right, presents the Heal Out Loud Award to her father Reggie for paving the way for families of addiction to find courage and hope. Their son and brother was killed in a motorcycle accident while under the influence.

Above: Mandy Hansen and Dinky Hammam. At left: PFO President and Executive Director Lisa Reed and Board Chairman Paul Ingram tell the audience about the work of the organization.

From left: Aubrey and Amanda Ruffin, Sally Starling and Susan Webb.

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Quail Creek Bank Travel Club just returned from a Costa Rican jungle adventure. We crossed beautiful mountainous landscapes to Arenal, where we saw spectacular views of the famous volcano. We ended our tour with a jungle extension to Tortuguero, the Amazon of Costa Rica. We explore the region’s wildlife by boat, viewing macaws, sloths, monkeys, falcons and other native species. We were surrounded by the beauty of a tropical forest and amazing wildlife. Pictured are Lacey Biffle, Fay Andersen, Kathy Cleaver, Tom and Linda Gulley, Beckie Yowell, Ann Lees, Judy Smith, Jerry Shinn and Jeanie Mills. Be sure to pack  OKCFRIDAY when you travel. Email photos to: rose@okcfriday.com.

OKCPHIL

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“This season we will celebrate the music of Brahms, and then in another concert present the majestic tone poem ‘Pines of Rome’” Mickelthwate said. “Our climactic season finale will be our semi-staged version of the opera ‘Tosca.’ There is so much going on in our Classics Series, and we cannot wait to share with you this beautiful music.”

The Chickasaw Nation Pops Series debuts Nov .3 and 4, with Golden Globenominated composer Brian Byrne presenting

a Hollywood-themed spectacular.

“Brian was with us last season, and this year he’s bringing us all the red-carpet glitz and glamour you would expect from La La Land. An OKCPHIL favorite, Mariachi Los Camperos, will perform, and we will have an all-new musical production called ‘Heroes and Villains’ in a breathtaking Cirque-style musical production.”

The holidays are to be truly spectacular, Mickelthwate said, with the all-new “An OKCPHIL Christmas” with Sandi Patty and Take 6.

“Sandi is one of our local hometown favorites and she’s also

a multiple Grammy Award winner,” he added. “And Take 6 is an a cappella Grammywinning gospel group integrating jazz with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. We have a local surprise element too we think will make this the hit of the Oklahoma City holiday season!”

Capping the Pops season is an OKCPHIL appearance by the legendary Bernadette Peters.

“This will be so much fun,” Mickelthwate said. “Bernadette has done everything—

FRIDAY in the Costa Rican jungle

Broadway, film and television. She has won Tony Awards and Golden Globes and is regarded as the foremost interpreter of the works of Stephen Sondheim. She starred in ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ and ‘Annie Get Your Gun,’ and most recently in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ We are so fortunate to see her perform with our amazing musicians right on our own stage!”

A complete list of concerts as well as other OKCPHIL-related projects can be found at okcphil.org.

Save the date:

Northwest OKC Golf Classic

Friday, May 19 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lake Hefner Golf Club

Great team building and friendly competition with many opportunities for business recognition through sponsorship and participation. Team prizes given for first, second and third place teams.

Angel Studios Bible Entertainment

THEATRE

Through April 23 •

Damaged Goods 3rd Act Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 nonprofit theatre company in Oklahoma City presents Damaged Goods. It is the fourth and final Noire production of Season 4: REGENERATE. Performances are each Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm through April 23. (no performance on Sunday, April 9). Tickets are on sale at 3rdacttheatreco. com/productions/dam aged­goods.

FUNDRAISERS

April 20 •

Twin Stars Supper

The Oklahoma City Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae chapter brings back its annual fundraiser since the pandemic, this time hosting the Twin Stars Supper from 6 – 8:30 pm in the South Atrium of Classen Curve, 5825 NW Grand Blvd. Tickets are $100 at okctheta.com. This event benefits Court Appointed Special Advocates.

April 22 •

Picklin’ for PFLAG

The Greens Country Club hosts the Picklin’ for PFLAG Mixer. Proceeds from the mixer will benefit PFLAG’s mission to support, educate and advocate for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. The pickleball tourney is for

Ronald McDonald House Charities

June 10 • Walk for Kids at Scissortail Park

The 10th annual Walk for Kids is a fun, familyfriendly event that raises funds and awareness for families served by RMHC­OKC through teams of walkers. When you register you’ll have the option to sign up as an individual walker, create, or join an existing team. By signing up as a Team Captain, you will guide the way for your community to raise muchneeded funds to help families from all over our state. Event details at secure.qgiv.com/ event/walkforkids2023/.

Sept. 22 • Red Shoe Rendezvous at Omni Hotel

The event includes a pre­event reception, party pics and red­carpet photos, music and dancing, silent and live auctions and a mission moment from its guest families. Sponsorships are available.

players of all levels. The event is from 1 –5 pm and will feature a silent auction and raffle items. More details at pflagoklahomacity.org.

April 25­30 • Festival of the Arts

The 57th annual Festival of the Arts, presented by MidFirst Bank and the Inasmuch Foundation is in Bicentennial Park with six days of delicious food, talented local performers and incredible art from some of the best artists in the country. Visit artscouncilokc. com to start working on your Festival itinerary.

April 20 • Cacti & Cocktails

This live and silent auction event benefiting Red Earth is at the Will Rogers Gardens from 6:30 – 9 pm. Don your favorite garden party attire and get

ready for a night of giving back. Go to redearth.org for details.

SHOPPING

There’s a new name and a new look for The Cowboy Museum’s Museum Store — a name that better depicts its status as a standalone shopping destination: Persimmon Hill at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. While the name has changed, every dollar spent still continues to support the Museum and its mission to preserve and interpret the evolving history and cultures of the American West. For more information, and to see the new online store presence, visit PersimmonHillStore.co m, as well as @PersimmonHillStore on Instagram and PersimmonHillStore on Facebook.

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Paycom Center Events/Shows:

Walker Hayes ­ Apr. 22

The Kid LAROI ­ Apr.

Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, a nonprofit providing free grief support services to children and families on their grief journey in Oklahoma City Metro Area, hosts their 9th annual carnival-style fundraising event, Under the Big Top on Friday, April 21, at 6:00 pm at the Oklahoma City Farmer’s Market at 311 S Klein.

“Under the Big Top is our largest fundraiser and guests always tell us it’s the most fun, interactive fundraiser in Oklahoma City,” said Erin Engelke, Calm Waters Executive Director. Chairing this year’s event is Peggy Kates. Kates is a community leader who has championed Calm Waters mission for years. Her leadership within the event committee has allowed the upcoming Under

the Big Top to be the most over-thetop and exciting event yet.

“Entertainment is a key focus of this event, and we love to bring in exciting performers to wow the crowd.” Kates explained. “I can’t wait to see all of these unique acts in one place, creating a wildly fun carnival atmosphere at an over-the-top event.”

Under the Big Top features carnival performers with stilt-walkers and jugglers from Inspyral Circus, The Flying Okie aerialists, and magician Jonathan Meyer. Event attendees will purchase game tickets to play the many carnival games, including Plinko, Balloon Pop, Punch Wall and putt-putt. Game prizes are gift cards and items valued $10 - $100 from local Oklahoma

Angel Studios launched a new Bible-based movie last weekend about Abraham and Isaac called His Only Son. Produced for $250,000, and distributed in theaters nationally thanks to a $1.23 million crowdfunding campaign, the independent film brought in $5.5 million in its first weekend. Positive reviews and great audience responses indicate that the film is well positioned to gain traction for the next few weeks.

His Only Son tackles one of the most challenging stories in the Bible, when God commands Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, on the Mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised. An angel stops Abraham right before Isaac is sacrificed and provides a ram to be sacrificed in his stead.

His Only Son is the debut feature for writer and director David Helling Helling is a former United States Marine who directed five Bible-based short films over a twenty-year period before writing this film. He produced the film on location in

California in 2019.

Like most independent films, the biggest challenge was finding a way to secure theatrical distribution. So, the film producers reached out to Angel Studios, a Utah based production and distribution company who were riding a wave of success with their wildly popular television series, The Chosen Angel Studios agreed to take on the film and led a crowdfunding effort to pay for distribution, raising $1.23 million for its theatrical release.

Angel Studios was originally part of VidAngel, a video on demand filtering service that allowed parents to filter out whatever part of a television series or movie they did not want their kids to watch. While very popular amongst its consumers, it was ultimately bankrupted by copyright infringement lawsuits brought on by Hollywood studios. The founders of VidAngel sold their controversial software and refocused the company on creating family or Bible based entertainment.

The Chosen, a histor-

ical drama created by Dallas Jensen based on the life and ministry of Jesus and the lives of his disciples and followers, is Angel Studios’ biggest success to date. That series originated on their own website, where audience members could watch for free or pay what they feel as part of a Pay It Forward approach. The show eventually became so popular that they made deals with larger streaming services. The Chosen now streams one season on Netflix, two seasons on Amazon Prime, and the third season exclusively on the Angel Studios streaming service.

Angel Studios is as impressive for their ability to crowdsource fund as they are for finding and creating great Bible based content. The Chosen raised $10.3 million as the largest crowdfunded entertainment in history until it was beat by David, Angel Studios next big project, which raised $49.7 million in crowdfunded investments.

This is just the beginning for Angel Studios. Look for news of their upcoming feature film David. And, prepare to see more stories from the Bible hit streaming services and movie theaters near you. Happy Passover and Happy Easter.

Tulip Festival ­ Apr. 8­9

Western Heritage Awards ­ Apr. 14­15 Walk for Wishes ­ Apr. 15

City businesses and organizations. There will also be a wine walk in which players can win bottles of wine as well as and a jewelry pull where guests can win Kendra Scott jewelry pieces.

Further in line with the theme is the carnival-style food, gourmet heavy appetizers provided by catering company 84 Hospitality along with an open bar.

While the event is fun and games, it is also essential to the non-profit’s operations. “Without Under the Big Top, Calm Waters could not afford to provide services to those in the Metro area. Grief touches all of our lives, and we are honored to help our clients through those times,” Engelke said.

All proceeds from Under the Big

Top will benefit Calm Waters programming. In addition to free grief and divorce support groups both in the agency’s center and 38 local schools, Calm Waters offers private counseling, community partnerships, co-parenting seminars and grief support groups for incarcerated Oklahomans. This event will allow Calm Waters to provide vital mental health services to those who are experiencing grief or suffering a traumatic loss.

Tickets and sponsorships are available online at calmwaters.org/ events/under-the-big-top/ or by calling 405-841-4800. Individual tickets are $100 and sponsorship levels start at $500. All proceeds benefit grieving children and families in our community.

Youth and Government at Casady — a recap

OnFeb. 23, Casady’s Youth and Government delegation traveled to the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City to officially kickoff the Oklahoma 72nd Youth and Government State Conference.

The jam-packed three days involved working at the state capitol through legislating, administering justice, lobbying, or documenting the weekend as journalists. As a member of the legislative branch, I have served in both the House of Representatives and Senate and authored five bills and one resolution, four of which were signed by the Youth Governor last year and this year. I aspire to become a

by John Hughes CASADY COMMUNITY

member of the United States Congress some day, and my experience in YAG teaches me how to address certain issues in our world in a professional manner.

This year, however, I experienced a new form of leadership training. I ran for speaker of the house.

Like Casady alum Katie Spiropoulos ’22 before me, I wished to serve as the presiding officer of the House of Representatives and as a YAG state officer for 2023-2024.

The process of filing as a candidate, buying buttons, and campaigning taught me that canvassing voters and securing votes is more important and more difficult than it seems. While at the state conference, I had to pass out buttons to at least the rest of the legislative branch and ensure that the voters knew who I was and what I stood for.

I ran on the platform of increasing the education of the members of the legislature in parliamentary procedure and fostering a fun environment for YAG delegates. I firmly believe that knowing the procedure is the first step in ensuring that your bill will pass, and in the end, we

want the most number of bills to pass.

While I did not win the speakership, I did learn that the experience of running and the components of campaigning are as valuable if not more valuable than the act of serving as speaker. I trust in the decision of the voters, and I believe the young woman who did win will preside nobly and honestly.

Casady came home with two awards for our achievements in the legislative and judicial branches, and many students from our delegation were nominated to apply for the Congress on National Affairs that meets every year in North Carolina.

Two of our students named to Emporia Honor Roll

Madeline Martin and Billy Ross, both of Oklahoma City, were among nearly 750 undergraduates named to Emporia State University’s honor roll.

To qualify for the university honor roll, students earned a minimum 3.80 semester grade point average in at least 12

graded hours.

About Emporia State University: Emporia State University offers over 200 academic programs in the School of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Library and Information Management and

The Teachers College.

For five consecutive years, ESU is the only public university in Kansas to have earned national recognition as a College of Distinction, an honor for universities that demonstrate innovative application of high-impact education.

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 31, 2023; Friday, April 7, 2023; Friday, April 14, 2023)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2021-1680

In the District Court within and for said County and State. State of Oklahoma,} } ss. Oklahoma County}

Brandy Necole Johnson, Plaintiff vs. Christopher Lee Richey, Defendant

The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of __(left blank)__ and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the __(left blank)__ day of _(left blank)_ 2023, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL)

/s/illegible signature, Deputy Clerk

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 31, 2023; Friday, April 7, 2023) IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

In the Matter of the Estate of) Phyllis Anne Morrow, ) Case No: PB-2023-362

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION TO ADMIT WILL TO PROBATE AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

is hereby given to

all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

DATE: 03-24-2023

THOMAS C. RIESEN Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk

By: /s/Jamie Houston Deputy (SEAL)

APPROVED: /s/ Kevin Calvey OBA#16190

Attorney for Petitioner P.O. Box 20443 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 808-0041

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 31, 2023; Friday, April 7, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE

before Judge Thomas Riesen, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

NAME CHANGE

Ward By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 7, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-750

APPLICATION OF) Guadalupe Rose Gaxiola) FOR CHANGE OF NAME)

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

In the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma In the Matter of the Application of Guadalupe Rose Gaxiola to Change Her Name.

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that Guadalupe Rose Gaxiola has filed in the above court a petition to have her name changed to Guadalupe Rose Coronado and that the same will be heard by the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, in the County Courthouse, room 304, located at Oklahoma County, in Oklahoma on the 2 day of May, 2023 at 9:00 AM, and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing by mailing said protest to:

Guadalupe Rose Gaxiola Petitioner Pro Se

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 7, 2023)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CV-2023-631

In Re: The Name Of:)

Justin Douglas Allen)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Justin Douglas Allen has petitioned to change his/her name to Justin Douglas Goudie.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 1 day of June, 2023, before Judge Andrews at 2:30 o’clock in their courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/J.Pulley By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 7, 2023)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CV-2023-708

IN RE: The name of:) NATALIE MARIE LINDSAY)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that NATALIE MARIE LINDSAY has petitioned to change his/her name to NATALIE MARIE BUZZARD.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 4 day of May, 2023, before Judge Timmons at 11:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this

County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 4 day of May, 2023 at 11:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

ALETIA HAYNES TIMMONS /s/Diane Watson (SEAL) CLERK/BALIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 7, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CV-2023-718

and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Bonner of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 2 day of May, 2023 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk

By /s/Teresa Becker Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 7, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-729

In the Matter of the Application ) of Iynai Cureton) as next of friend of (child) ) Jayce Alexander-Allen ) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Iynai Cureton, as next of friend of Jayce Alexander-Allen has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Jayce Ladean Alexander-Allen to (b) Jayce Alexander Cureton; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Bonner of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 2 day of May, 2023 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/A. Ward Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

Picklin’ for PFLAG Mixer set for The Greens

The Greens Country Club is proud to host the Picklin’ for PFLAG Mixer on Saturday, April 22. The event will take place at 13100 Green Valley Dr. in Oklahoma City and proceeds from the mixer will benefit

PFLAG’s mission to support, educate and advocate for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. The Picklin’ for PFLAG Mixer promises to be a fun and exciting event for players of all levels. The mixer will

in 1882 who had decided as a young boy to follow in the footsteps of his cousin, Theodore Roosevelt, and become an elected president of the United States of America.

be split up into beginners, intermediate and advanced players, ensuring that everyone has a chance to participate and have fun. Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball pro or a beginner looking to learn the ropes, this

event is perfect for you.

The event will run from 1 – 5 pm, providing plenty of time for attendees to enjoy the mixer and socialize with other participants.

In addition to the pickleball games, the event will feature a silent

Howe, and that time to reflect and learn was more productive than destructive in FDR’s attitudes and preparations.

auction and raffle items featuring local items such as jewelry and art.

At the end of the event, between 5 – 6 pm, the winners of the silent auction and raffle items will be announced. This is a great opportunity for

participants to see if they won any amazing prizes while also supporting a great cause. For more information about the Picklin’ for PFLAG Mixer please visit the events page of the website at pflagoklahomacity.org.

Becoming FDR: The Personal Crisis that Made a President

By Jonathan Darman

Often people moan that the United Kingdom has Lords, Ladies, Kings and Queens, fascinating accents, and the U.S. just has some “almost royalty” like the Roosevelts, the Kennedys, the Hearsts and the Super Bowl Champions. The real people of the U.S., the rich and the poor, the Country Music Singers, are more than royalty. They lived through the plantation era, winning foreign wars and coming up with the atom bomb and other war-winning strategies, and leave the world a better place for being there. Then, there are books and movies to tell the rest of the USA. Jonathan Darman was a former correspondent for Newsweek covering national politics and author of Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of a New Beginning.

Written with the same skill and magnetism as always, Darman gives us more than a biography in this book. FDR is a studied and careful plan of the Franklin Roosevelt, born

At the age of 38 Franklin was groomed as a charming man but “he is no Teddy Roosevelt.” Married and the father of five active children, he is sticking his toe into the political world by holding the position of Assistant Secretary to the Navy, as he began his life of pursuit of public acceptance.

This is the summer that he was exposed to infantile paralysis and all the plans, hopes and dreams have to take another path to greatness. This book tells it all, and there are no fake news stories in its 350 well-referenced pages. There is no attempt to glorify either political party or pull the curtain on the foibles of any of the participants in this era of economic despair, also known as The Great Depression, its friendships, intimacies, gains and horrendous botches.

Some of the reports pale in comparison with what went on in much of the 20th Century, and all of those hardships and personal dramas fall into the pattern of making of a man rather than the pity of not becoming great. “A year or so in bed should be prescribed for all or statesmen,” said Louis McHenry

Darman reminds readers of many of the famous quotes from FDR’s speeches as he faced the closing of all the banks and helped crawl out of the depression, world wars, with his blueprint to present “a new deal” that would realign the position of the federal government and the populace. The three challenges that mattered most to achieving that greatness boiled down to planning, patience and timing. He proved these were the skills needed, plus he needed to BELIEVE to get where he wanted.

His dramatic feat of turning Warm Springs into a rehabilitative health destination as he grappled with convalescence. Hitler was a bother, and a standoff with Germany’s Axis countries was a road block but he planned, and proved these were the skills he had, and he taught others to believe and work miracles, too. He bested Hitler and held a standoff with Germany’s Axis powers. He never gave up.

Warm Springs experiment proved that FDR, a Northern governor at one time, was able to build a facility in the South for recouperation and regaining purpose in life to those

who fell ill with polio, and other debilitating conditions. He turned such an experience into a positive for his own career, his country and helping others who were afflicted to become productive citizens. He was sworn in as president three consecutive terms, and although there were those who loved him and those who hated him, Darman’s telling his story will probably not change their preferences. Any person who has the desire to be the best at what he can be with his God-given gifts and challenges, will benefit from the story of FDR and the life of crises that made him more valuable to his country, devoted to his God, a courageous leader. Higher ground is stronger than being born into royalty.

There are many lessons to be learned in this book. Perhaps the one that will speak to most honest and ambitious leaders is “Out of every crisis, every tribulation, every disaster, mankind rises with some share of greater knowledge, of higher decency of purer purpose… We must abandon false prophets… and “return to higher standards.” Franklin Delano Roosevelt believed and made it happen.

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BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Antlers erupt for 17 hits in shutout win against Yukon

Deer Creek’s offense produced 17 hits and four home runs in a dominating 15-0 victory against Yukon last Monday evening.

Luke Schimmels batted 4-for-4 with three home runs and seven RBIs to lead the Antlers (10-9). Schimmels belted a solo shot in the first inning, followed by a 3run bomb in the second inning and a 2-run dinger in the first inning.

Ethan Hedrick went 3-for-3 and scored twice, while Ashton

Hartwig hit 2-for-3 with a double, solo home run, three RBIs and scored three times.

Kellen Frizzell chipped in a pair of singles, drove in a run and scored another.

Pitcher Brady Hamilton tossed a 2-hit shutout with seven strikeouts over five innings in the victory.

Deer Creek opens a busy week this Friday at OCS, followed by a home game Saturday against Sand Springs at noon, a trip to PC West

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CHARGERS RUN OVER PURCELL

Heritage Hall broke open a close game with five runs in the bottom of the second inning to pull away for a 13-5 win against Purcell on Monday.

Five players boasted at least two hits, as Isaac Beeson batted 3for-4 with a double and drive in two runs for the Chargers (12-1).

Braden Perkins collected two hits including a triple, three RBIs and three runs scored.

Julius Ejike-Charles scored fours and hit a double, while Brody Offel chipped in a 3run double and Cal Zenner scored twice.

Monday and host Lexington on Tuesday.

IRISH TROUNCE SOUTHEAST

Scoring nine runs over the first two innings, McGuinness cruised to an 11-1 victory against Southeast last Monday afternoon.

Ricky Joyce batted 2for-2 and scored twice to lead the Irish (15-6). Spencer Bass belted a 2run double, while Brett Jacobs and Wyatt Burglar had a single each and combined to drive in two runs and score two more.

Pitcher Peter Bilicki IV allowed just three hits and struck out six in four innings for the shutout victory.

rival John Marshall last Monday.

Maddox Stanley went 3-for-3 with two doubles, five RBIs and two runs scored to lead the Rockets (12-6).

Harry Tesio collected two hits including and RBI double as Jason Joseph and Maddox Ellis provided two more doubles.

Pitcher Parker Hayes struck out six and allowed just a hit over three innings for the win.

In the nightcap, Tesio belted a 3-run home run in the first inning for Mount St. Mary. Owen Kuklinski hit a double, while Hayes, Joseph and Samuel Fuentes drove in runs.

through four innings, Crossings Christian saw Hennessey plate seven runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to suffer a 17-14 road loss last Monday.

Four players had at least two hits for the Knights (8-4-1), as Carson Baugh posted 2for-3 at the plate with a double and scored four times. Preston Mahen drove in three runs and scored three more and Alex Foraker had two RBIs.

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Pitcher Rhett Davis fanned nine Purcell batters and allowed four runs on four hits over five innings to earn the victory.

This weekend, Heritage Hall is set to compete at the Bo Duren Invitational in Jones, visit Lexington on

McGuinness is set to host Carl Albert this Monday at 7 p.m. and visit the Titans on Tuesday.

ROCKETS SWEEP BEARS IN DH

Jumping out to early leads in both games, Mount St. Mary cruised to a doubleheader sweep over Fridayland

Stanley also picked up the pitching victory as he allowed just a hit and struck out three over three innings.

This Monday, the Rockets host Tuttle on Monday 5 p.m. and visit the Tigers on Tuesday.

HENNESSEY RALLIES PAST KNIGHTS

Holding a 4-run lead

GOLF ROUNDUP

Cyclones swing to 1st at Chisholm

Thanks to four players in the top 10, the Casady boys golf team won the Chisholm Invitational championship last Monday.

Ian Wallis carded a 71 at Oakwood Country Club to finish second in the individual standings.

Zac Dunn placed sixth with a round up 81, while Jack Morgan and David Fares tied a shot back in eight place.

Jack Lee rounded out the team with an 87 for 12th place.

Last Thursday, the Cyclone competed at the Perkins-Tryon Invitational at Cimarron Trails in Guthrie.

IRISH GIRLS 5TH AT SILLWATER

The McGuinness and PC North

Mahen also took the loss on the mound, allowing 10 runs on six hits and striking out five over 2 1/3 innings. Crossings is set to host Roff this Friday, followed by a home game against Alva on Monday and a trip to Alva on Tuesday.

HARRAH TOO

MUCH FOR EAGLES

Hampered a by troubles in the field, Harding Charter Prep endured a doubleheader loss to Harrah on Monday.

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girls competed last week at the Stillwater invitational with the Irish coming in fifth place and the Panthers claimed seventh.

Allie Justiz shot a 73 at Stillwater Country Club to claim third in the individual standings.

Abbie Justiz also cracked the top 25 with a round of 88.

PC North’s Tiana Frantz shot 83 to tie for 16th to lead the Panthers.

IRISH BOYS 3RD AT LAWTON

With a pair of players in the top 10, the McGuinness boys finished third at the Lawton MacArthur Highlander Invitational.

Ryan McClanahan fired a 76 at Ft. Sill Golf Club to place third in the individual standings and teammate Carson Lee came in three shots back at 79 in a tie for sixth.

The Irish are set to compete at the 5A State Preview this Tuesday.

SOCCER ROUNDUP

Chargers net shutout against Alva

Keyed by goals from seven different players, the Heritage Hall boys soccer team cruised to a 10-0 win over Alva last week.

Cayson Argo netted two goals and two assists to lead the Chargers (4-1). Cole Corley added two goals and an assist, while Noah Ruggozino added a goal and two assists.

The Charger girls (4-0) also rolled

TRACK ROUNDUP

to a 10-0 triumph against the Goldbugs.

This Tuesday, both squads travel to Kingfisher for a doubleheader starting at 5:30 p.m. for the girls and 7:30 p.m. for the boys.

KNIGHTS RUN OVER DOUGLASS

Crossings Christian evened its record with a dominating 10-0 victory against Douglass.

Charlie Cook scored a team-best four goals and two assists to lead the Knights (2-2). Kaiden Laisle added three goals and five assists.

Earlier in the week, Harper Nance netted three goals and assist to help Crossings to a 9-0 triumph over McLoud. Laisle and Cook also contributed a goal and two assists each in the victory.

The Knight girls (3-3) also swept both games last week, including a 10-0 win against Millwood and a 2-1 overtime win against McLoud.

Both squads have road games this week starting Tuesday and Christian Heritage and Thursday at OCS in Edmond.

EAGLE GIRLS CLIP KINGFISHER

Harding Charter Prep settled for a split with Kingfisher in last week’s action, with the Eagle girls winning 3-2 but the boys losing 1-0 to the Yellowjackets.

Yamileth Ponce and Laken LaForce scored a goal each for the Eagle girls (6-3) against Kingfisher.

Earlier in the week, it was the Eagle boys (6-2) with a 2-1 victory over Woodward behind goals from Julio Ponce and Lennin Ayala.

The Harding Prep girls, however, endured a 3-2 setback in overtime with goals from Ponce and LaForce.

Heritage Hall’s Cayson Argo scored two goals and two assists in last week’s 10-0 win over Alva.

TENNIS ROUNDUP

Cyclones outduel Trinity Valley

The Casady boys tennis team swept a pair of Southwest Preparatory Conference duals last weekend.

Eric Thein and Warner Hayhurst won their match in No. 1 doubles, as did Thatcher Wallis and Bryce Johnson in No. 2 doubles to help the Cylcones to a 3-2 win over Fort WorthTrinity Valley on Saturday.

Antler squads run to title at Piedmont Invitational

Capturing four individual gold medals, along with a pair of relay crowns, both Deer Creek boys and girls track teams won the Piedmont Invitational championship last weekend.

Several other Fridayland teams garnered high finishes as the Heritage Hall girls and McGuinness boys both placed second, followed by the McGuinness girls in fourth, the Casady girls in fifth, along with the Crossings Christian girls and Heritage Hall boys in sixth.

Four Antler athletes earned gold medals at Piedmont. Lloyd Washington picked up the 100-meter title by under a quarter-second in 10.81 seconds.

Tabitha Fox and Tyler Schwarz swept the 800 meters with Fox winning in 2:29.95 over teammate Maddie Cottier and Schwarz finishing in 2:08.85, just ahead of Crossings Christian’s Trey Bishop.

Both Eagle squads are set to visit Classen SAS this Tuesday.

Milin Kumar provided Casady’s only singles win in three matches in the No. 3 slot.

On Friday, Kumar joined Thomas Rudnicki to claim victories in No. 1 and 2 singles, respectively, as Casady cruised to a 4-1 triumph over Dallas Episcopal

The Cylcones also swept the doubles matches, as Thein and Hayhurst rolled to straight sets win in No. 1 doubles along with Wallis and Johnson in No. 2 doubles.

Cadee Shannon rounded out the quartet with a gold medal in the 3200 meters in 12:27 and McGuinness Margot Knudtson grabbed the runner-up spot.

The Irish also boasted a pair of gold medalists, as Tyrell Bruner won the 110meter hurdles in 15.01 seconds and Reid Henderson cleared 11 feet, 6 inches in ascending to the pole vault crown.

Crossings Christian’s

Savanna Meek outdueled McGuinness’ Taby Roy and Mary Loftiss for the 100 hurdles title in 15.78 seconds.

Five different teams also earned titles in the relay events. Deer Creek swept the 4-by800 relays with the girls finishing in 10:01.86 and the boys in 8:35.98. The Heritage Hall girls picked up the 4-by-200 relay in 1:50.04 as did the McGuinness boys in 1:32.01.

Meanwhile, the Casady girls beat Heritage Hall by nearly a second in 49.98 seconds to claim the 4-by-100

relay crown. Finishing second were both Deer Creek squads in the 4by-200 and the Irish boys in the 4-by-800 relays.

In addition, Casady’s Riley Dumigan came away with a silver medal in the 100 meters, as did McGuinness’ Olivia Fosbenner in the pole vault.

Other third-place finishers included Heritage Hall’s Andy Bass in the 100 meters, PC North’s Ricky Young in the 800 meters and Deer Creek’s Spencer Carlson in the 3200 meters.

McGuinness’ Taby Roy finished second in the 100meter hurdles last week at the Piedmont Invitational and helped Irish girls to fourth in the team standings.

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“And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”

Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.”

Ancient Chinese Proverb

“Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.”

– Byron, 1818.

“Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

“We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

After decade of waiting, Oklahomans with disabilities still aren’t receiving the care they need

By Whitney Bryen Oklahoma Watch

Andee Cooper can’t take a shower without risking her son’s life.

Kannon suffers from a rare disorder that causes daily seizures. He needs constant care, someone to soften his falls and keep him from choking by rolling him onto his side.

At 6-foot-4, he looks like a teenager but thinks and acts like a toddler.

One day last year, Cooper forgot to lock the door. When she got out of the shower, Kannon, 14, was gone. He was roaming their street naked and a neighbor called the police.

“He does not look disabled, so to a group of policemen he looks like a defiant teenager,”

Cooper said. “That was scary and that’s why we have a fence now that goes around the entire front yard.”

Cooper found hope in May when lawmakers finally approved $32.5 million to clear a 13-year waitlist for help that had grown to more than 5,000 Oklahomans. About 2,000 of them were children.

Since then, fewer than 10% have been approved for a Medicaid waiver to fund a range of services for lowincome Oklahomans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Like Cooper, many of them are still without care due to the lack of providers — a problem likely to grow with thousands of Oklahomans expected to be approved in the next year.

Last fall, the state approved funding for a home health aide to help Kannon and his mom in their Jenks home for 20 hours per week. But Cooper, a single mom, is competing for care against other families, and big box stores.

In-home aides can make more money answering phones at Costco even after the state used part of last year’s allocation to raise wages. Many have quit for higher pay and less responsibility as the demand for care is spiking.

Since Kannon’s waiver was approved in October, the Coopers have had three case managers, who match families with needed services. The newest, Cheryl Dever, said she’s lost track of how many agencies she has called in

Dear Wise Elder: My dogs, Sugar and Blackie, keep me company but I worry about what will happen when I can no longer take care of them and they need a new home if I have to go to a hospital for an extended period of time. My children have reminded me they are not in a position to add another pet to their homes and they do not live close to me.

- Joan

Dear Joan: Thanks for planning ahead. If you adopted them from a breeder or nonprofit rescue, reach out to see if they will

search of in-home staff for Kannon.

Caregivers trained to work with people with cognitive disabilities like Kannon’s are called habilitation training specialists. They’re part of a network of home health workers whose ranks plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic and haven’t recovered.

Demand for in-home care rose as families moved loved ones home from residential facilities vulnerable to the virus. At the same time, children learning from home and fears of becoming sick and infecting patients prompted many caregivers to quit, said Alice Burns, who studied the issue as an associate director at the Kaiser Family Foundation.

A 25% pay increase was

re-home them when you can no longer care for them and, equally important, can they care for them if you are hospitalized for a period of time. If you adopted from a municipal shelter, they probably have no program in place. However, they may be able to recommend rescue organizations who will work with you. Start the process now, and explore all the options. It will take time to find the right place.

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part of last year’s allocation from lawmakers. Oklahoma caregivers are making an average of $12.50 an hour. A search of Oklahoma City-area job postings found entry-level positions at Best Buy, Dillard’s and Costco starting at $15 an hour. In order to reach national standards, another 20% increase is needed, according to a state report comparing caregiver wages.

Picking up a 180-pound teenager from the floor after a seizure or lifting someone from a wheelchair is physically demanding. Some providers are tasked with feeding or bathing patients. Others are responsible for administering medication. All have another’s life in their hands.

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REDBUD

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Club, where members are taught health, culinary, art and life skills and can further develop in a fun, safe and social environment.

“We are honored and excited to partner with the Redbud Classic and serve as this year’s beneficiary,” Wings Development Officer Allyson Wolfe said. “We have worked tirelessly to build a strong, stable organization that is making a real and lasting impact on our members’ quality of life, and ensure we are taking the worry off families who stress about if their child will be taken care of and be able to live a full life after they’re gone.”

The 2023 Redbud Classic features events for the whole family starting on Saturday, April 15, with 10- and 30-Mile Bike Tours, a 50Mile Fondo and a 1-Mile Kids’ Fun Run, in addition to a 1-Mile Woof Walk. The events continue on Sunday, April 16, with 5K and 10K timed runs, 5K Wheelchair and Pushchair Event, 2-Mile Walk and 2-Mile Baby Stroller Derby.

The 1-Mile Woof Walk takes place immediately following the 1Mile Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday. Each owner will receive a medal along with a bandana for their pet.

Dogs are required to be leashed at all times, with no retractable leashes allowed.

The Redbud Classic events continue past the finish line with the Redbud BASH. The BASH will be held Sunday, April 16, at 1 p.m. in the finish area at Nichols Hills Plaza. There is to be a variety of food from some of Oklahoma’s premier food trucks, beverages from COOP Ale Works and other sponsors, free family-friendly games and activities, music and other entertainment.

Interested participants can register online. In-person registration will be available at the registration office between April 13-16. By registering early at redbud.org, participants are more likely to receive the lowest available registration prices, their choice of T-shirt size as well as a timing tag.

“Everyone deserves to live a full, vibrant life, and through your registration or donation to the 2023 Redbud Classic, you will be helping provide resources to ensure these members of our community are engaged in educational, social and volunteer work that profoundly impacts their quality of life and physical and mental health,” Hersom said.

For complete event details including start times, course maps and registration information, visit redbud.org.

VillagesOKC is always looking for collaboration and community partnerships with other nonprofits who share our core values and support the plan for aging that connects a community.

The Oklahoma City Town Hall Lecture series is a nonprofit organization who shares VillagesOKC educational values and goals.

“The synergy between our two nonprofit organizations is clear,” said Town Hall President Alan Webb. “Oklahoma City Town Hall Lectures and VillagesOKC both focus on education and lifelong learning. Connecting people in both organizations is a winwin for everyone.”

VillagesOKC is a plan not a place. And OKC Town Hall is a lecture series not a building. Its goal is to enhance the quality of life in Oklahoma by providing a forum for nationally recognized speakers who “enrich, entertain, stimulate, inform and educate our citizenry.”

Town Hall Lectures provide another learning opportunity for VillagesOKC members as they continue learning, planning and serving to age successfully. VillagesOKC connects older adults in greater Oklahoma City with

the opportunity to make friends, learn new things and have access to trusted resources.

OKC Town Hall Lectures were unknown to VillagesOKC members until a few short months ago. The con-

nection between the two organizations came because VillagesOKC member Gaylene Stiles heard about Town Hall Lectures from a mutual sponsor, Joe Kernke of Smith and Kernke.

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Runners round a bend in the 2022 Redbud Classic.

Town Hall, Village provide key learning opportunities

And He rose again

From Luke 23:32-24:12:

Two others — criminals — were also led away to be executed with him. When they arrived at the place called The Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided his clothes and cast lots.

The people stood watching, and even the leaders kept scoffing: “He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is God's Messiah, the Chosen One!” The soldiers also mocked Him. They came offering Him sour wine and said, “If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself!”An inscription was above Him: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Then one of the criminals hanging there began to yell insults at Him: “Aren't You the Messiah? Save Yourself and us!”

But the other answered, rebuking him: “Don't you even fear God, since you are undergoing the same punishment? We are punished justly, because we're getting back what we deserve for the things we did, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”

And He said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise.”

The Death of Jesus

It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three, because the sun's light failed. The curtain of the sanctuary was split down the middle. And Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I entrust My spirit.” Saying this, he breathed his last.

When the centurion saw what happened, he began to glorify God, saying, “This man really was righteous!”All the crowds that had gathered for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, went home, striking their chests. But all who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

The Burial of Jesus

There was a good and righteous man named Joseph, a member of the Sanhedrin, who had not agreed with their plan and action. He was from Arimathea, a Judean town, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God. He approached Pilate and asked for Jesus's body. Taking it down, he wrapped it in fine linen and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had ever been placed. It was preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. The women who had come with Him from Galilee followed along and observed the tomb and how His body was placed. Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment.

Resurrection morning

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb. They went in but did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men stood by them in dazzling clothes. So the women were terrified and bowed down to the ground.

“Why are you looking for the living among the dead?’ asked the men. “He is not here, but he has risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘It is necessary that the Son of Man be betrayed into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and rise on the third day'?’” And they remembered his words.

Returning from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the rest. Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them were telling the apostles these things. But these words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women. Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. When he stooped to look in, he saw only the linen cloths. So he went away, amazed at what had happened.

Make friends at Camp Chaverim

Camp Chaverim (Ha-veh-reem) will celebrate its 36th summer this year!

Chaverim means “friends” in Hebrew, and that’s what this camp is all about: making friends. Camp Chaverim provides a special place for all kids, ages 2-15, to share multicultural experiences with each other and celebrate the rich diversity of our community. There are eight one-week sessions for you to choose from. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 5 to July 28. After care until

6 p.m. is available at an additional cost. Camp fees vary based on your camper’s age group.

Our youngest campers will be in groups of 10 and have the option of two-day, three-day or five-day registration. All their activities will be ageappropriate and closely supervised. The 2-4year-olds will have a scheduled nap time right after lunch.

Our elementary-age campers will be in groups of 15 campers and will rotate through activities including swim lessons, arts &

crafts, theater/drama, music, sports, and many more.

Our oldest campers, ages 13-15 or entering eighth or ninth grade, are our interns. They will focus on teambuilding activities, mitzvah (good deed) projects and leadership training.

After going through this program, many of our interns come back next year as counselors. They love giving back to the community by helping to provide a similar camp

See CHAVERIM, Page 16

At Opera Camp, kids learn to perform!

At Cimarron Opera’s Summer Opera Theatre Camp, it is our goal to meet each student where they are and to help them grow.

Our camp welcomes students ages 8-18 of all skill levels to come and spend a fun-filled 3 weeks with us. Campers can expect each day to be packed with singing, dancing, acting and fun activities.

In the first week campers will audition for roles in the show and practice techniques for successful auditions. Toward the end of week one roles are assigned and campers embark on learning music, dialogue, choreography and staging.

This year campers will be presenting Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore.” Each year Opera Camp has

students with years of performance experience and students who are very shy and have never been onstage before.

Our highly experienced staff ensure that students of all skill levels can flourish and become better performers over the three weeks. There are numerous camp alumni working professionally in the opera and musical theatre industries and attending top collegiate programs.

However, even students who don’t have professional performing as their future goal can benefit greatly from Opera Camp. Skills learned while putting on an Operetta transfer wonderfully to other careers.

See OPERA, Page 16